Woman escapes grasp of assailant

Thursday

May 10, 2007 at 12:01 AMMay 10, 2007 at 10:18 AM

Plympton police are investigating a possible abduction attempt last Friday evening at approximately 5 p.m. along Route 58.

According to a statement released by Plympton Police Chief Mathew Clancy, two men in a vehicle confronted a 26-year-old female as she was walking southbound on Route 58 near the Plympton Highway Department.

According to a statement released by Plympton Police Chief Mathew Clancy, two men in a vehicle confronted a 26-year-old female as she was walking southbound on Route 58 near the Plympton Highway Department. The vehicle, described as a black, two-door Honda, pulled up along side the woman. Two white males, clean-shaven with very short hair, reportedly occupied the vehicle. Clancy stated the passenger in the vehicle reportedly offered the woman a ride and when she refused he attempted to pull her into the vehicle. The woman was able to break free from the assailant and the vehicle fled the area heading toward Halifax.

Police said the alleged assailant is between 15 and 25 years of age, with a medium build and medium height. He was wearing a dark colored T-shirt and jeans.

The female then flagged down an elderly female motorist who gave her a ride. According to police, the woman suffered minor injuries to her arm, but was otherwise unharmed.

Officer Steven Teri said the police department is following all potential leads and taking the matter seriously.

“A situation like this is alarming for any town, we are taking it very, very seriously,” Teri said.

At this time Plympton police have yet to ascertain the name of the female motorist who stopped to help the victim. The incident is still under investigation.

Plympton Police are asking anyone who may have seen anything in the area at that time, as well as the elderly motorist who picked up the victim, to come forward. Anyone with information is urged to contact Patrolman Steve Teri or Robert Costa at 781-585-3339.